Respect For The Rules? As parents, we spend a lot of time creating what we believe are perfect environments for our children. Our homes, their bedrooms, the playroom, the dining table, etc. should all be a certain way to afford our children the best experience for each occasion. This is all fine and good, and…
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The Empty (ing) Nest
How do I let go when my girls are the only thing keeping me alive?
How do I let go when my girls are the only thing keeping me alive?
Three Crucial Steps to Prevent Young People From Smoking, Drinking and Taking Drugs
Preventing smoking, alcohol & drug use should consider age, vulnerability and advertising messages.
Preventing smoking, alcohol & drug use should consider age, vulnerability and advertising messages.
Readers of the Lost Art
I remember when reading a book wasn’t a chore, it was a privilege.
I remember when reading a book wasn’t a chore, it was a privilege.
War of the Pets
I thought I had won the War of The Pets until falling victim to some dirty pool, a desperation move that I had no answer for.
I thought I had won the War of The Pets until falling victim to some dirty pool, a desperation move that I had no answer for.
The Traveling Trunk
I purchased a weathered black trunk from an antique dealer in lake county at the turn of the century.
I purchased a weathered black trunk from an antique dealer in lake county at the turn of the century.
Let’s Raise the Legal Age of Marriage in Maryland
Marriage is permitted as young as age 15 with parental consent and evidence of pregnancy or childbirth, and age 16-17 with one or the other, and these exceptions are granted by county clerks rather than judges.
Marriage is permitted as young as age 15 with parental consent and evidence of pregnancy or childbirth, and age 16-17 with one or the other, and these exceptions are granted by county clerks rather than judges.
All in the Family
I may not know you but we are related!
I may not know you but we are related!
How We Managed Our Parents’ Divorce and Overcame Major Challenges
Today, we're raising the bar as committed and loving husbands.
Today, we’re raising the bar as committed and loving husbands.
Raising Creative Kids: What Parents Need to Know
The Parent's Guide to raising more creative children.
The Parent’s Guide to raising more creative children.
Tips for New Dads in the Delivery Room | Dad University
Whether you are using a birthing center, hospital, your home, or some other place, these tips for the delivery room can apply.
Whether you are using a birthing center, hospital, your home, or some other place, these tips for the delivery room can apply.
Crushed By Guilt
The guilt that erodes the soul of special needs fathers is a brutally toxic force in the dynamic of special needs families.
The guilt that erodes the soul of special needs fathers is a brutally toxic force in the dynamic of special needs families.
At Least I Didn’t Name Anyone Alfred
As our substitute teacher read through the attendance list, he paused, laughed out loud, and then read my name. That sort of stuff stays with you.
As our substitute teacher read through the attendance list, he paused, laughed out loud, and then read my name. That sort of stuff stays with you.
From High-Stakes Climate Campaigning to Primary Caring
An activist’s view.
An activist’s view.
Training for Tantrums
I have training at work for how to deal with aggressive behavior and how a person gets to that point. That is, at work I receive training for tantrums.
I have training at work for how to deal with aggressive behavior and how a person gets to that point. That is, at work I receive training for tantrums.
Born Again Newborn Dads
Because fatherhood wants any good man, the opportunity to do better than before and nothing beats a newborn dad kind of love.
Because fatherhood wants any good man, the opportunity to do better than before and nothing beats a newborn dad kind of love.